Cubs Send Assad Down for Strategic Depth | Chicago Cubs News

Cubs surprise fans by sending ace starter Javier Assad to Triple-A Iowa, despite his stellar season—1-6 record with a 3.59 ERA and an eye-popping 1.88 ERA since July. The move stems from roster crunch after Edward Cabrera’s return, forcing the Cubs to make space while protecting other pitchers without minor league options. Assad’s demotion isn’t a punishment—it’s strategic: keeps him available as a starter if needed, preserves depth for potential playoff runs, and gives him valuable innings in the minors. Tough call, but smart baseball math. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9eee368c49f5b4f9